NEW YORK: The Met Gala and its fashionista A-listers on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) included Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and a parade of others in a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet lined by live foliage. Lopez went for silver leaves in a second-skin goddess gown and …
Read More »Kat Alano shares rape post after Vhong Navarro wins case vs Deniece Cornejo, others
Former model Kat Alano/Kat Alano via Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Days after Vhong Navarro won his case against Deniece Cornejo, Cedrick Lee and two others, Kat Alano shared another cryptic post about rape. In her Twitter account, Kat shared a rape story about married couple. “TW: Rape. Most of you …
Read More »Toyota posts record yearly net income, revenue
TOKYO – Toyota said on Wednesday that it enjoyed a record net profit of 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9 billion) in the year to March on revenues of 45.1 trillion yen, which was also an all-time high. But the world’s largest automaker by sales warned net income would fall 27.8 percent …
Read More »Woman’s Canadian citizenship revoked after 32 years amid ‘error’
The federal government has cancelled an Ajax, Ont., woman’s Canadian citizenship over an error it said it made more than 30 years ago — forcing her to pay hundreds of dollars in a bid to get it back. Immigration department says it incorrectly gave Arielle Townsend citizenship in 1992. The …
Read More »For cities and towns trying to cut out plastic, here’s what’s worked and what hasn’t
Across Canada, communities are trying single-use plastic bans, fees and other policies to tackle plastic pollution locally. Some, such as Montreal and Banff, have been ambitious and seem successful so far. But there have been some setbacks in cities like Calgary and Vancouver. Here’s a closer look at the range …
Read More »Shield yourselves from digital scams
Technology has revolutionized our way of life—the way we live, work, and communicate. Unfortunately, alongside the benefits of technology, there’s a darker side to it—the rise of scams and other fraudulent schemes that have victimized the public. In 2023, at least ₱155 million was lost to scammers. But it could …
Read More »Bon appetit!
President Marcos’s food tourism push isn’t about Michelin stars, it’s about showcasing a vibrant culinary heritage A self-proclaimed “foodie,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken the lid off the sizzling cauldrons — a veritable smorgasbord — of varied and unique Filipino dishes. In his latest vlog, “Chibog,” which means eating …
Read More »Trillanes says another oust-Marcos plot brewing
Antonio Trillanes IV (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Two senior officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) are plotting to oust President Marcos to make way for a takeover either by former president Rodrigo Duterte or his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said yesterday. …
Read More »Marcos eyes gov’t reorganization to solve water crisis
Citing their overlapping functions, President Marcos said he wants a reorganization of the government’s various water agencies to address the water crisis and serve some 40 million Filipinos who do not have access to formal water resources. During a sectoral briefing on Tuesday, May 7, the Chief Executive was informed …
Read More »House leaders: Senate ‘losing integrity’ over PDEA leaks probe
Incoming Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (L) and outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte (C) take part in the inauguration ceremony for Marcos at the Malacanang presidential palace grounds in Manila on June 30, 2022. The son of the Philippines’ late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was to be sworn in as president on …
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